Children of Blood and Bone: The story is set in the land of Orïsha, inspired by pre-colonial Nigeria, where magic was once common among the divîners (magical maji) but was forcibly suppressed by King Saran, who killed many divîners, including Zélie Adebola's mother. Eleven years later, Zélie, her brother Tzain, and Princess Amari (the king's daughter who stole a magical scroll) embark on a perilous journey to restore magic to the land. They seek to perform a ritual involving artifacts like the scroll, bone dagger, and sunstone to rekindle the connection between the maji and the gods. Along the way, they face opposition from the king and the prince, encounter betrayals, and rise in power as Zélie learns to wield her awakened magic, even raising an army of the undead to fight oppression. The story blends themes of injustice, magic, and rebellion.
Children of Anguish and Anarchy: While detailed summaries are less commonly available for this third book, it continues the saga of magic, power struggles, and revolution in Orïsha, bringing the trilogy toward its climax as characters face the consequences of their actions and ultimate fights for justice and change.
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The books blends elements of mythology, magical realism, and social justice in a richly imagined world based on Nigerian culture.